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Argot — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • argot noun A private vocabulary or established slang used specifically by thieves, tramps and vagabonds.

Senses

Argot is used for these senses in English:

  • argot A secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.

argot — full definition

  1. noun A private vocabulary or established slang used specifically by thieves, tramps and vagabonds.
  2. noun The special informal words used by people who share the same job or skill, such as doctors or computer experts.
  3. noun A distinctive and noticeable way of talking.
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